Jaconé Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for our stretch of coast, but there are definitely a couple of days you’ll want to clear from work.

The main event kicks off right away on Thursday morning, the 27th. We’ve got a solid 8ft of south swell rolling in with a 14-second period, and that’s pumping some serious energy into the water – we’re talking 2407 on the energy scale, which is proper strong. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so this one’s for the experienced crew, not the beginners. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ENE, which is going to keep it clean. The water’s sitting at 72° which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. Thursday afternoon sees it drop slightly to 7ft, but the wind goes a bit more offshore, so it’s still going to be firing. This is the standout session.

Friday the 28th is a step down but still fun. Morning has 4ft of south swell, 12-second period, and a clean offshore breeze. It’s a much more manageable size, good for a wider range of surfers. The afternoon drops off quickly to 4ft and the wind swings a bit cross-off, so the magic fades a little.

The weekend is a bit of a flat spot. Saturday morning has a weak, short-period 5ft east swell, but it’s a bit jumbly. Sunday is pretty ordinary with small, weak waves. You’re probably better off doing other things.

Now, here’s the second highlight. Monday the 31st brings back some life. The morning has 7ft of east-northeast swell, with a moderate 8-second period. The wind is offshore and that’s going to groom it nicely. Good energy too, around 806. It won’t be as clean as Thursday but it’s a solid option.

We hit a bit of a lull from Tuesday the 1st of September through to Wednesday the 2nd. The wind goes onshore and cross-onshore, the swell gets messy, and it’s just not worth getting wet. The models are showing poor conditions, so don’t bother.

Things start to perk up again on Thursday the 3rd. The morning has 6ft of south swell with a nice 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind keeping it tidy. The afternoon builds to 7ft with the same period, and it’s still clean. This is another good window.

Friday the 4th sees a bigger 7ft south swell in the morning with a 12-second period, but the wind is howling offshore at 16 mph. It could be a bit blown-out and tricky. The afternoon drops to 5ft.

The second week is a bit more of a waiting game. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are smaller, but Sunday the 6th looks like a hidden gem. The morning is glassy, dead calm wind, with a clean 4ft south swell at 13 seconds. That’s a beautiful combination for a longboard or a fish. Monday the 7th is tiny, with 2ft of very long-period south swell at 16 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and it’s going to be breaking too straight for the beach breaks, but it might wrap into the points if you know where to look.

From Tuesday the 8th through to the end of the window on the 11th, it’s pretty quiet. Small swells, glassy mornings but not a lot of power. There is a pulse on Thursday the 10th with 4ft of south-east swell at 12 seconds and zero wind, which is glassy as a lake, so that could be worth a paddle.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday the 27th is your big, powerful day for the experienced surfer. Then Thursday the 3rd and Sunday the 6th are your other best bets for some clean, fun waves. The rest is a lot of waiting and watching.

Signing off.

Rusty

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